Olufemi Ogundele - Associate Vice Chancellor of Admissions and Enrollment, University of California, Berkeley

• In Event: Division J Vice Presidential Session: Beyond Affirmative Action: Exploring Strategies for Inclusive Higher Education

Abstract

In his capacity as Associate Vice Chancellor of Admissions & Enrollment, Femi provides vision, strategy and leadership in the recruitment and evaluation of California's public flagship. His vision and leadership in undergraduate admissions outreach to the state’s underrepresented, undocumented, underserved and first-generation students have resulted in four consecutive years of the most ethnically and geographically diverse classes of students to Berkeley in 3 decades. Femi's been successful at building outreach and evaluation processes that have resulted in greater diversity at Stanford University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, Ithaca College, and now University of California, Berkeley. He sits on national college access boards and has done work to establish higher education pipelines for students and educators throughout sub-Saharan Africa. With degrees from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Ithaca College, Femi remains committed to the scholarship of equity in education as he is also currently pursuing a doctoral degree at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education.

On the panel, Femi Ogundele will share his expertise on the impact of Holistic Review at UC Berkeley. Drawing from his vast experience and leadership in admissions and enrollment, he will shed light on the significance of holistic review in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at UC Berkeley. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the comprehensive approach employed by the university, enabling them to understand its efficacy in enhancing representation and supporting underrepresented students in the highly selective institution. Femi's perspectives will contribute to a thoughtful and well-rounded discussion on fostering an inclusive educational environment for all students.

Author

• Olufemi Ogundele, University of California - Berkeley